Hugo Magnetti
B29
Center Midfielder
Creative Playmaker
May 30, 1998 (28)
Right
5'11"
165 lb
Signs contract extension through 2029
Magnetti signed a contract extension with Brest through 2029, according to the club.
Analysis: Magnetti made 33 Ligue 1 appearances last season, scoring one goal with one assist across 2,697 minutes, and continues to serve as the club's vice captain since arriving in 2017. He also holds the distinction of scoring Brest's first ever Champions League goal, and his new deal reflects the club's confidence in his continued leadership as he keeps building on a lengthy tenure with the team.
Assists as substitute
Magnetti assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Toulouse.
Analysis: Magnetti subbed on in the 75th minute and created Ludovic Ajorque's equalizer during stoppage time with his first assist in the season. The midfielder created two chances in his limited time in the pitch. That was his first appearance in 2026-27.
Back available for Toulouse clash
Magnetti (hamstring) is back available for Saturday's clash against Toulouse, according to coach Julien Lachuer. "Hugo trained and is available for the team."
Analysis: Magnetti had missed the season opener against Le Mans as the club opted not to take any risk with the hamstring issue that had also kept him out of a preseason friendly against Nottingham Forest. His return now confirms his recovery is complete, positioning him to reclaim a role in central midfield alongside options like Joris Chotard and Lucas Tousart.
Remains out with hamstring issue
Magnetti is out for Saturday's season opener against Le Mans as the club opts not to take any risk with him not yet fully fit, according to coach Julien Lachuer.
Analysis: Magnetti had already missed the friendly against Nottingham Forest with the same hamstring issue, and this update confirms his recovery has continued to lag behind the hoped for timeline heading into the season. Joris Chotard and Lucas Tousart are expected to start together in central midfield in his absence, though Magnetti's return is anticipated soon given the cautious framing around his situation rather than a longer term setback.
Still not fully fit
Magnetti (hamstring) is absent from the friendly against Nottingham Forest, still not physically ready, but hopes to be back for the season opener against Le Mans, the club announced.
Analysis: Magnetti had already missed a friendly against Stade Briochin with a hamstring injury, and this continued absence suggests his recovery is progressing more slowly than hoped. Joris Chotard and Hamidou Makalou have been deployed in central midfield in his absence, and his continued unavailability would represent a significant loss for Brest's system given his constant presence last season, when he averaged 28.6 accurate passes and 4.9 ball recoveries per game. Magnetti is expected to be reassessed as the club approaches the season opener.
Sidelined with hamstring blow
Magnetti did not take part in Wednesday's friendly game versus Stade Briochin due to a hamstring injury, Martial Goarnisson of MareeRouge.com reports.
Analysis: Magnetti is not fully fit and may be a big doubt for the opening stages of the season, with both Joris Chotard and Hamidou Makalou deployed in central midfield behind Romain Del Castillo in the recent practice match. It remains unclear when Magnetti will complete his recovery, but his absence would imply a significant loss in Brest's system given his constant presence last season, in which he averaged 28.6 accurate passes and 4.9 ball recoveries per game.
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